Hardy marijuana plants 'stick out like a sore thumb' amid drought

Police say marijuana growing operations in southern Indiana are easy to spot from the air because of the drought.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SELLERSBURG, Ind. — Police say marijuana growing operations in southern Indiana are easy to spot from the air because of the drought.

An airplane pilot guided troopers on the ground through browning forests and corn fields today to uncover grow sites in Clark, Scott and Harrison counties. The troopers cut down more than 100 marijuana plants.